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Withers stands out in Chambers UK 2022 guide with 12 top tier teams

21 October 2021

Our expertise and the service we provide to UK clients has, once again, been recognised in the latest rankings published by Chambers and Partners UK.

The guide helps successful individuals, businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations identify law firms that best suit their needs, and recommends Withers as a leading firm for 12 practice areas, including these highlights:

Agriculture and rural affairs

They are very service-oriented and provide the best advice. They are really helpful and very professional. They are very organised, efficient, effective and available. They understand the service required and have a can-do attitude. They bring solutions.

Art and cultural property

They’re extremely helpful, efficient and responsive, with broad knowledge enabling them to deal with bespoke matters.

Charities

Their service is excellent. They are knowledgeable, practical and work with us to achieve our aims.

Court of Protection

Highly regarded team with a strong reputation for its adept handling of non-contentious Court of Protection work. Withers go above and beyond to address clients’ needs.

Defamation/reputation management

Strong libel and privacy offering, advising a range of clients on media law issues, sensitive reputational matters and crisis management.

Employment: employers

It is a real pleasure to work with Withers because although it’s a global firm, its attention and client support is personalised.

Employment: senior executives

They are knowledgeable, they put the client first, and the depth and breadth of the firm is also distinctive, the process is seamless, productive and fast.’

Family/matrimonial

They’re smart, strategic and level-headed. They see the big picture and are realistic and supportive. You feel like you’re getting the best advice and are in the best of hands on delicate matters.’

Fraud: civil

It’s a wonderful team that is extremely good with client care. They have very good people and do high-quality work.

Public International Law

The team have great professional expertise and I have been impressed by their aptitude at giving suggestions and solutions that are aimed at solving problems. They have met deadlines and been responsive to our emails, and the quality of work is outstanding.’

Professional negligence

Well-regarded team which frequently acts for legal professionals involved in negligence claims, with a focus on advising barristers and the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund.’

Tax: contentious fraud

Highly regarded tax fraud practice with the ability to advise clients on international tax investigations. Handles high-value and cross-border matters with a range of offshore tax elements.

Understanding our clients’ needs and finding creative solutions to complex issues is at the heart of what we do. We are delighted that the feedback of our clients and colleagues has led to us being recognised across a variety of areas.

This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.

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